BI Rotary Teen Guide SINGLES 23Oct14 · age 16). Help with events. Hanging Flyers for events Please check in with Andre ten Dam for upcoming volunteer opportunities. BOY SCOUTS OF

B a i n b r i d g e

InitiativeAn island vision for thriving kids

While we offer excellent schools, safe streets, natural beauty, and relative affluence, recent surveys show

there is more we can do as a community to support their full growth and development.

In the three Bainbridge Healthy Youth Summits held in 2013 -2014, our youth identified three

ways we can help them grow: 1) empower their voices, 2) help them discover their passions and

3) celebrate them for who they are in addition to what they do and achieve.

With these sentiments in mind, we decided to query all island non-profits to discover what opportunities existed for youth to find a way to share their voices and gifts, discover their passions and foster internal strengths that don’t show up on a report card.

This booklet is a compilation of those opportunities and we invite all tweens and teens to take advantage of working with

and learning from these wonderful island resources.

Mark W. Costa Youth Service Director

Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island

Rebecca Judd Manager

Bainbridge Island Branch Kitsap Regional Library

Cezanne Allen Director, Community and

Youth Engagement

Bainbridge Island Healthy Youth Initiative

BAINBRIDGE CHORALEStephanie Harris, Managing Director 206.780.2467 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS We offer two youth singing programs: the Young Singers (appropriate for youth up to grade 8) and the newly inaugurated Olympic Girls’ Choir, fostering musicianship and ensemble singing for grades 5-8. Capable high school students are invited to audition for membership in the adult Chorale.

SERVICES We provide free admission to Bainbridge Chorale concerts for youth accompa-nied by an adult.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We offer community service hours for students who can help us with poster distribution and front-of-house duties at performances.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCILKathy Haskin, Education & Communications Manager 206.842.7901 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Aspiring poets of all ages may submit their work to our Poetry Corners compe-tition in the spring. Aspiring filmmakers of all ages may submit their work to our Celluloid Bainbridge Film Festival in the fall. Our Arts in Education Program provides artist residencies in the public schools.

SERVICES We connect young artists with established professional artists through our Arts Mentorship Program.


We offer community service hours for students that help us with all our program needs.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUMKaty Curtis, Education Outreach 206.842.2773 // www.bainbridgehistory.org // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Our museum professionals teach youth through college aged volunteers in archiving, public program design and implementation, and office administra-tion. We give indepth experiential learning opportunities to learn Bainbridge history which include visiting heritage sites all over the Island.

SERVICES Mentorship for students interested in history, museums, Bainbridge stories, community outreach or managing volunteers.


We love having teens help teach visiting groups of children, help teach volun-teers about computers, work on media or in the collections, help create ways to celebrate our community, research and or document Bainbridge history, or whatever kind of programming they would like to invent with us. All volunteers welcome! We love anyone to come in and help our busy museum.

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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSEUM OF ARTKristin Tollefson, Education Director 206.451.4004 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS BIMA offers free tickets (with a simple application available through the Educa-tion Director) to many events, including our smARTfilms series and Eye on Artist presentations. We are also currently developing teen workshop ideas and welcome teen advisors for this program direction.

SERVICES Informal mentorship for students interested in art, museums, writing or public events.


Our Docent Program is open to teen volunteers who apply through the Education office, and there are other intermittent roles available within other programs, including assisting with our film series, in the Education Office, and at other public events. We offer community service hours for all volunteer positions.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SPORTSMEN’S CLUBMark D. Emerson, Treasurer 206.992.7030 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Outdoor education and activities including Archery instruction. We host a variety of events for island schools throughout the year. We provide venues for safe and responsible use of archery and firearm equipment. We also provide a venue for the local boy scouts for merit badge instruction.

SERVICES Reduced or free use of our facility.


Huck Finn/Becky Thatcher Fishing Derby, Senior Thanksgiving Dinner, Senior Christmas Dinner.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND TEEN CENTERShannon Buxton, Manager–Youth & Teen Programs // B.I. Metro Park & Rec. District 206.842.2306 x125 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Free, supervised public recreation facility, open daily after school, during summer, and on weekend evenings. Computer access, study and practice spaces, open kitchen, art supplies, board and video games, retro VCR movie lounge, foosball, pool table, music players, skateboard friendly.

SERVICES Keeping young people engaged and positive through their growing up years on Bainbridge.


Service credit for bi-monthly Teen Advisory Group, event volunteering, and participation in regional teen leadership summits with other Western Washing-ton Park and Rec teen groups.

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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND YOUTH [email protected] // www.biyo.us

PROGRAMS We have two tiered strings orchestras for musicians 2nd to 12th grades.

SERVICES Learning musical techniques and appreciation of a wide range of orchestra-tions and genres for strings musicians to be part of a community of musicians.


Free community concerts and schools outreach opportunities to introduce other youth to strings orchestra.

BAINBRIDGE PERFORMING ARTSDominique Cantwell, Executive Director 206.842.4560 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Programs include year-round classes in theatre, dance, voice, and technical theatre, and Mainstage performances in which teens are cast.

SERVICES We provide education, mentorship, and a safe environment to grow and express themselves. Additionally, students are always eligible for free tickets to all symphony performances, and those in financial need qualify for reduced cost or free tickets to the rest of our performances. We also employ teens in our box office.


Outside being cast in shows, teens can volunteer to operate spotlights during performances, work on set building, assist in the theatre school*, or build other skills as they’re interested. If they are enthusiastic and reliable, there’s no short-age of ways to be involved! *Those working with children are subject to a background check.

BAINBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY / KRLStefanie Graen, Teen Services Librarian 206.842.4162 x9805 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Weekly Monday program after school including movies, gaming, anime club, arts & crafts club. Periodic after-hour events. Reviewing advanced reader copies for publishers. Writers’ Group meets monthly. Group study space during Finals Week. Free camps and special events during summer. Calendar at www.krl.org.

SERVICES Full library services including computer access, materials for check-out, book recommenda-tions for teens. Special teen room.


The library runs a volunteer program for teens. Please contact Stefanie Graen for more information.


BAINBRIDGE SCHOOLS FOUNDATIONVicky Marsing, Executive Director 206.855.0530 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Volunteer service hours for youth to help with fund raising activities to fund BISD programs for student success and innovation.

SERVICES Volunteer opportunities for the Gala Dinner Auction on Feb 7th and fund raising assistance for our Halloween Event at Mora Iced Cream.


Clean up and set up volunteer opportunities for our fund raising events, especially needed for our Gala Dinner Auction on Feb 7th, 2015. Fund raising assistance at our Halloween Event at Mora Iced Creamery.

BAINBRIDGE YOUTH SERVICESMarina Cofer-Wildsmith, Executive Director 206.780.1849 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Mindfulness classes, Compassionate Action Awards, Healthy Youth Summits, Peer Mentoring, Family Workshops, Summer Intern Program for Juniors and Seniors

SERVICES Counseling (one on one appointments or www.askBYS.org (anonymous advice)), Tutoring, Support Groups, Jobs


We offer community service hours for helping with all our program and fund-raising needs.

BLOEDEL RESERVEAndre ten Dam, Director of Volunteer & Guest Services 206.842.7631 x14 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Volunteer hours for youth for volunteer work at Bloedel Reserve & College & High School internship program (applications required for internship program).


Various volunteer opportunities throughout the year: help Horticultural Staff in gardens on Wednesday and Friday mornings or Friday afternoon (minimum age 16). Help with events. Hanging Flyers for events Please check in with Andre ten Dam for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 1564David McVay, Committee Chair // [email protected] // American Legion Colin Hyde // Post 172, 7880 Bucklin Hill Rd, Bainbridge Island WA 98110

PROGRAMS Outdoor adventure, leadership development and fun for boys ages 11–18.

SERVICES A place to develop friendships, camaraderie, and leadership skills, with ethical service to the community.


Too many to list! Community-wide service projects and volunteering. We are also the troop that does the annual Treecycle!


BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BAINBRIDGE ISLANDBrooke Beals, Executive Director 206.436.1861 // [email protected] // bi.positiveplace.org

PROGRAMS The Boys & Girls Club is an after school drop-in program here on Bainbridge Island, serving kids K–8. The mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

SERVICES The Boys & Girls Club has a program at Woodward Middle School that serves both intermediate and middle school students after school. Programs range from filmmaking to rock climbing to community service projects. It is a safe place to hang out, have some food, get homework done and meet new people.


The Boys & Girls Club has a variety of volunteer opportunities for people 13 and older. Opportunities range from helping younger kids with homework, to assisting with basketball to helping keep our garden fresh.

THE COFFEE OASIS, POULSBODonna Pledger, Case Manager & Job Trainer 360.598.2091 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Programs includes weekday afternoon and Friday evening youth programming (for ages 13-25) in our drop-in center, special outreach events in the commu-nity, in-school mentoring, case management, and job training. (Overnight youth shelter in Bremerton).

SERVICES Basic needs resources, computer access & tutoring, shower & laundry facilities, one-on-one goal planning, connection to social services, job training classes, resume & job search assistance, and placement in internships with local busi-nesses.


Varied and creative opportunities depending upon the individual’s skills and talents for youth wishing to perform court mandated community service or volunteer hours for graduation requirements.

CRISIS CLINIC OF THE PENINSULASKelly Schwab, Program Manager 360.415.5815 // [email protected] // crisisclinicofthepeninsulas.org

PROGRAMS Telephone based crisis intervention.

SERVICES A place to be heard, 24/7 we provide a non-judgmental listening ear to anyone in need. All calls are confidential. The Crisis Line number is 800.843.4793.


We accept volunteers withing six months of turning 18 to work on the crisis line. Volunteers receive 43 hours of training prior to answering the crisis line.


HELPLINE HOUSEMarilyn Gremse, Volunteer Program Manager // 206.842.7621 [email protected] // 282 Kenechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island WA 98110 Diana Chan, Clinical Social Worker // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Community Service After School and Summer of Service and Holiday volun-teering for teens. Independent Community Projects such as neighborhood or grocery store food drives for teens and tweens.

SERVICES Food bank and clothing barn. We also do scholarship assessment for park district and various local sports clubs. We provide backpacks and school supplies through Project Backpack.


Sorting, stocking and processing donated food items in the food bank. Select-ing, sorting and displaying clothes in Clothing Works.

HOLLY RIDGE CENTERRoxanne Bryson, Executive Director 360.373.2536 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Holly Ridge Center is a private, non-profit agency whose mission is to enable children and adults with differing abilities to reach their fullest potential, creat-ing a positive, lasting impact on the community.

SERVICES Infant Toddler Program, a neurodevelopmental center that provides early intervention services to children birth to three. Adult Employment Services, a professional supported employment agency that provides community-based employment services to adults with disabilities.


Holly Ridge Center offers a variety of opportunities throughout the year from assistance with fundraising events to grounds beautification.

HOPE BY TWELVEGretchen Hayward, Program and Development Manger 206.451.4234 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Guidance and support in forming their own groups that learn about girls living in poverty. Assistance in hosting their own fundraisers.

SERVICES Tools to help local youth empower themselves by seeing they can change the world at any age.


Assisting younger groups of girls in their efforts to fundraise.


HOUSING RESOURCES BOARDKatie Davis 206.842.1909 x4 // [email protected]

SERVICES Housing Resources Board programs benefit the families of Teens and Tweens living on Bainbridge Island. We provide rental housing and affordable homeownership opportunities as well as home modification assistance for individuals with mobility and safety concerns.


Housing Resources Board is a successful community centric nonprofit providing learning opportunities for the students in our community. We host community gardening projects each spring for students who wish to volunteer. We also provide social media, website and videography mentorship opportunities.

HYLA MIDDLE SCHOOLVicki Jenkins, Head of School 360.842.5988 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Independent School Education for grades 6-8. Detailed program description on our website: hylamiddleschool.org.


Many community service opportunities for Hyla students and alumni.

THE ISLAND SCHOOLTrish King, Head of School // [email protected] Joan Henderson, Admissions, Marketing & Dev. // [email protected] // 206.842.0400


Reading and math tutors, videographer, Carnival (October), Cultural Study (March), Science Fair (April), poster distribution. Bring you ideas too. Those working with children are subject to a background check.

ISLAND THEATREKathleen Thorne, President 206.842.0985 // [email protected] // www.IslandTheatre.org


Island Theatre sometimes needs teen/tween actors for its Island Theatre at the Library staged playreadings and other productions. Interested actors (or their parents) can contact me to be added to the audition list.

ISLAND VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERSRobin Gaphni, Program Manager 360.842.4441 // [email protected]


Companionship for Seniors. Reading, playing games, knitting, dog walking.


MAKE SOME NOISE: CURE KIDS CANCER – NORTHWESTJack Sutherland 206.780.7818 // [email protected]

SERVICES Various volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote awareness and private fundraising. Select Junior Board members attend and participate in Board of Director meetings.


We offer several awareness and fundraising campaign each year at street fair and July 4 booths, Parade, Taste of Lynnwood. Significant fundraisers such as the one held at the B.I. Museum of Art on 6/5/14 provided approximately 30 teens the opportunity to donate time and labor, artwork and stage talent, serve, greet, etc. and achieve community service credits.

ORDWAY PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONBrenda James 360.780.6914 // [email protected]


Volunteer opportunities available for teens during the Ordway Carnival which happens the first Friday in May each year.

OVATION! MUSICAL THEATRE BAINBRIDGEMarijane Milton 206.963.0163 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS Ovation! offers youth singing and dancing programs: the Show Choir (appro-priate for youth 6th grade and up) and the newly created Dance Club (grade 6 and up). We also put on 2 main stage productions a year with many singing and dancing roles for youth age 8 and up. Backstage technical positions are also available for youth grades 9 and up. Both our Performing Arts Academy and Musical Theatre provide training in singing, dancing, and orchestra along with a sense of focus, commitment and collaboration for all who participate.

SERVICES Ovation! provides education and experience in a fun yet focused environment. Tween/teens have the opportunity to work and play alongside professional level instructors, directors and technicians while striving for excellence in performance.


Tweens and teens can volunteer by ushering at shows, running concessions, and postering at our MainStage and Performing Arts Academy shows. They can also volunteer to help with costuming, lighting and backstage. Finally, our orchestra loves having high school musicians for our MainStage shows. Ovation! loves working with the youth of Bainbridge and is happy to create volunteer positions if someone shows an interest.


PAWS OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND AND NORTH KITSAPAutumn Strong, Volunteer Coordinator/Development Assistant


Volunteer opportunities available include fundraising event staff, flyer hanging, pet food bank bagging and Feline Enrichment Team.

SALISH SEA EXPEDITIONSKristen Cann, Education Director 206.780.7848 x2 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS 3-5 day science research expeditions aboard a 61’ sailboat for students grades 5-12. Typically for school groups but we also provide 2 open enrollment sails, group day programs, and summer camps for individual students.


We accept teenage (15 and up) volunteers to enter evaluation data from our programs and do various office related tasks year-round. We also accept volun-teers to help with summer camps and occasionally to accompany expeditions in the field as interns.

TEEN TALKING CIRCLES OF BAINBRIDGE ISLANDLinda Wolf, Executive Director 206.842.3000 // [email protected]

PROGRAMS 9 month-long, weekly, after-school programs: Girl’s Talking Circles; guy’s circles & mixed gender/generation Talking Circles (when we have male facilitators), Girl’s Spa; leadership roles as speakers and trainers for twice yearly adult TTC Facilitator Trainings; once yearly TTC fundraisers, and other organizations conferences for adults working with teens.

SERVICES A safe space to tell their truth, practice Compassionate Listening, identify and speak about the issues they are grappling with. Networking with other youth and adults working on issues that affect us all. Experience as a teacher for adult trainings.


Paid opportunities to assist at facilitator train-ings for adults in the TTC model; speak on behalf of the organization, and their personal experience of being in circle; volunteer at fundraisers, and in our office.


B a i n b r i d g e

InitiativeAn island vision for thriving kids

www.bainbridgeislandrotary.com www.KRL.org bihealthyyouth.org

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BI Rotary Teen Guide SINGLES 23Oct14 · age 16). Help with events. Hanging Flyers for events Please check in with Andre ten Dam for upcoming volunteer opportunities. BOY SCOUTS OF